Family Business Profile: 4th generation of Thomson family keeps more than printing presses running

John Meilink said he knew from an early age that he wanted to run the family business. He worked at Thomson Printing and learned over the years from his dad, Mike Thomson. But after graduating from Webster University in 2005, Meilink left his hometown of St. Charles. "Every person who has taken over this business has moved away. It’s kind of a tradition,” he said, saying the experience added perspective and an opportunity to learn more. Meilink moved to Chicago to work for Maron Electric Co.,…